Shon Sylvia

Shon Sylvia, who has worked for Metro Parks since 1997, brings more than 30 years of experience in parks, recreation, community services, and public sector marketing and business development. On December 12, 2016, he was appointed Executive Director, effective January 1, 2017.

He is responsible for Metro Parks’ senior administration and management of its 275 career employees and 750 seasonal or part-time employees. Prior to his appointment, Shon managed a variety of departments within the park district: Marketing & Communications, Recreation & Community Services, and Business Operations & Direction, most recently serving as the Assistant Executive Director.

Shon previously worked for the City of Sunnyvale in California coordinating the city’s youth services division. Shon was awarded the Professional Merit Award and a variety of honors for excellence in youth programming by the California Parks and Recreation Association District VI.